The Northern Ireland Colour series for 2025 kicks off on the 1st March at Learmount Wood. This fascinating old country estate on the banks of the River Faughan is in many ways the spiritual home of the North West Orienteering Club. In the 1970’s and 80’s the Youth Hostel acted as an informal outdoor education centre and training base / club house for the club in its early years.
Learmount was one of the first professionally printed maps in Northern Ireland featuring the novelty of three colour printing (if you count black)!
It is remarkable how good this map is and how much of the modern contour detail is captured in a simple clear manner.
In 2025 the area is still well used by walkers and runners and the Learmount Community Centre at the eastern edge links it to Park and the world beyond.
The winter storms have taken their toll and many of the mature trees, particularly the Scots Pines have been laid low. Thankfully enough open forest and tracks remain and the North West Orienteering Club once again looks forward to welcoming competitors from all over Northern Ireland to our favourite forest!
For entry and full details please see the event page:
NB Entries close Sunday 23rd February 2025 at 21:30